The Gilman District is located in the Northwest corner of Berkeley and is well-known for the manicured promenade of upscale home décor, clothing, and boutique shops along Fourth Street.

Growing from its rich history of welcoming both artists and industry, the stretch along Gilman Street from the freeway to San Pablo Avenue has transformed into a retail hub — with Philz Coffee, Whole Foods, REI, and a variety of restaurants dotting the area.

Although the area has new development to thank for its revival, it is its roots as a diverse neighborhood of Finnish woodworkers, Japanese growers, fisherman, Ohlone Indians, and more recently artists and makers that give the neighborhood its dynamic vibe.

Walkscore.com gives the area a Walk Score of 92 — "Walker's Paradise" and a Bike Score of 99 — "Biker's Paradise" thanks to its level topography and Berkeley's network of bikeways.